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However difficult it might be right now, some of u

However difficult it might be right now, some of us are finding safe ways to travel, especially for essential needs and to see loved ones who need family in this tough time. But, travel also means long flights, airport layovers, lengthy car rides, and hotel stays, which can sometimes wreak havoc on children’s sleep.
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Here are my top tips for keeping sleep on track during travel, so your vacation is a rested, healthy, happy one!
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🌎 Time zone changes: My suggestion when traveling to an area in a different time zone is to simply jump into the new time zone and treat it like an ordinary day at home. It may take a few days for things to adjust, but sleep will get on track within a few days in your new place of travel. When you return home, simply jump back into your home time zone.
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🏨 Hotel stays: If you’ll be staying at a hotel, a friend’s house, the in-laws, etc., remember that the best way to ensure your little one will sleep well on the road is to create a familiar sleep environment to what she has at home. So, ensure she has a crib or travel-crib to use when you are staying at a hotel or with friends. Remember to take along her sleep bag, her comfort object (if you use one), a sound machine (if this is what your little one is used to), and even a portable blackout blind to make the sleep space very similar to what’s at home. This will help to create a familiar, comfortable sleep environment for her when she’s away from her usual surroundings.
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💤 Vacation naps: While I don’t recommend that every nap be on-the-go when you are travelling, a few car naps, stroller Zs, and baby-carrier-snoozes are to be expected when you are on the road. Try to ensure that at least the first nap of the day is in your hotel in baby’s crib. Then, if the second nap needs to be on-the-go, let it happen and enjoy your time away!
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Got travel sleep Qs? Post below!
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Being afraid of the dark is learned, and infants h

Being afraid of the dark is learned, and infants haven’t learned it yet, so no need to place a nightlight in your young baby’s room.⠀
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Keeping a light on in your baby's room may result in a less restful sleep for your little one. When an environment is lighted, melatonin production is inhibited. Melatonin helps us go to sleep, stay asleep and wake up well rested. The ideal sleep environment is cool, quiet and dark.⠀
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For older toddlers or preschoolers, though, a nightlight can be helpful - if your child has expressed a fear of the dark, you could consider a dim wall nightlight (no distracting stars on the ceiling or big, bright lights though!) to calm those fears.⠀

Does your little one like to sleep with a night light?
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Why does a bedtime routine matter?. . A consistent

Have you ever noticed that the night after having

Have you ever noticed that the night after having a massage you experience a more restful sleep? Massage can benefit your baby too! In infants, massage can:
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* Promote a more restful sleep
* Decrease colic/constipation (a less fussy baby is always more relaxed!)
* Decrease muscle pain (baby is growing fast)
* Increases bonding between parents and baby
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If wanting to add a massage to your baby’s nighttime routine:
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1. Set this up after a bath when you are applying lotion to the little one. Make sure you are in a warm environment and that you are not performing directly after a feeding.
2. Look for cues from your baby (cooing, smiling etc.) to see what she likes.
3. Begin by rubbing some lotion in your hands above baby as though you are in the old days trying to start a fire. Baby will be laying on his back for this routine. Start at the feet and work your way up, repeat on the other side of the body. Perform each technique 3-5 times before moving on to the next body part.
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🦶 For his feet, gently draw little circles with your thumb from the heel to the toes.
🦵 On his legs: Start on the outer ankle and with a flat hand stroke all the way up to the bum.
🍑 On his bum: With your palm draw larger circles along the side of the bum.
😊 On his belly: With the pinky edge of your hand starting at the lower ribs gently swipe hands one after the other towards the hips.
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These are a few techniques to get your started. Remember to be patient… it may take a few weeks before baby starts enjoying this time; be consistent and stop when baby starts to fuss. As your little one begins to recognize the routine and enjoy her massage, you will have found yet another way to bond with your little one at bedtime!
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